T-Level Taster - Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies

By Labiba Tasnim Jaeen

New technologies that are still under development or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

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​What is Emerging Technology?

Word Cloud

Can you name a few Emerging Technologies?

​Internet of Things

IoT

​Artificial Intelligence

​​AI

Virtual Reality

VR

​Augmented Reality

AR

Robotics

​​Quantum Computing

Bio Technology

Cloud Computing

Examples of IoT

• Smart Watch

• Smart Doorbell

• Smart Speaker

• Robot Vacuum Cleaner

• Smart TV

Open Ended

Write down a smart device or technology you use, own, or would like to own. How does it benefit you, and what improvements could be made to it?

• Digital Assistants (Siri, Bixby, Alexa)

• Chatbots (ChatGPT, Meta AI, Customer service bots)

• Recommendation systems (Netflix, Spotify, e-commerce)

• Face recognition

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​Examples of AI

Poll

Will AI take over the world in the near future?

• Yep, we’re totally doomed

• Nah, we are safe ..... for now.

• Entertainment (Gaming, movies and Experiences)

• Health and Education (VR field Trips, Medical training)

• Real estate

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​Examples of VR

Categorize

Options (12)

Spotify's Recommendation System

Smart Door Locks

Fitness Tracker

ChatGPT

Google Earth VR

Oculus Quest 3

Tilt Brush

Smart Refrigerator

Siri

3D Printing

Crypto

5G Networks

Categorise the following

AI

IoT

VR

Other

Match

Match the following

• Devices connected via the internet that collect and exchange data

• A fully immersive digital environment experienced through headsets

• Systems that simulate human intelligence to perform tasks like decision-making or language processing

• Technology that overlays digital content on the real world

• Machines designed to perform tasks automatically, often mimicking human actions

IoT (Internet of Things)

VR (Virtual Reality)

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AR (Augmented Reality)

Robotics

• IoT (Internet of Things)

• VR (Virtual Reality)

• AI (Artificial Intelligence)

• AR (Augmented Reality)

• Robotics

Emerging Technology

Threats

​Many IoT devices ship with default credentials that users don’t change—easy targets for hackers

Weak or default passwords

​Devices like smart speakers, cameras, or fitness trackers collect personal data 24/7.

Surveillance

Collected data can be sold or misused by companies—or leaked in a breach.

Data misuse

​Threats - IoT

AI relies on large datasets that may include personal or sensitive information and can infer private traits, habits, and emotions—often without users' awareness.

​​Privacy Risks

AI systems are increasingly capable of performing tasks in customer service, manufacturing, logistics, and even legal or medical fields, leading to potential job loss.

Job Displacement

AI-generated deepfakes and bots can spread fake news and deceptive content, threatening reputations, polarizing public opinion, and influencing elections.

​​Misinformation & Manipulation

​Threats - AI

Users may experience motion sickness, eye strain, or accidental injuries from moving around in confined spaces while immersed in VR.

Physical Risks

​Excessive use of VR, especially in gaming or social environments, can lead to psychological dependence and reduced engagement with real-world activities.

Addiction

​VR systems often collect sensitive biometric and behavioral data, making them vulnerable to data breaches, unauthorized tracking, or misuse of personal information.

Privacy Concerns

​Threats - VR

Categorize

Options (9)

A browser extension secretly collects user search history

A fitness app tracks user locations and shares them with advertisers without permission

A smart speaker records conversations without user consent

A hacker steals customer credit card information from an online retailer

Hackers access millions of email addresses and passwords from a social media platform

A ransomware attack leaks hospital patient records online

Industrial robots malfunction and injure a factory worker

VR headset causes a user to fall and break their arm

A self-driving car misinterprets road signals and causes a collision

Organise these options into the right categories

Data Breach

Privacy Invasion

Physical Risks

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If an e-commerce platform lacks proper security, users' ​

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may be exposed to unauthorized access.

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banking details

favourite colour

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Encryption converts your data into unreadable code, ensuring only ​

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parties can ​

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it.

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authorised

access

multiple

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Open Ended

Based on the previous question about the device or technology you use or want to own—and any improvements you’ve suggested—what possible risks or threats might come with it?